Investors apparently complained about securities broker Derek Michael Johnson [CRD: 2922680, Brea, California], based on publicly available information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Derek Johnson worked for J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from January 20, 2012, to June 11, 2020, and has been registered with Morgan Stanley since June 5, 2020. Investors should continue reviewing the information below to learn more about the disclosures involving Johnson.
Specifically, on June 30, 2025, a Morgan Stanley client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-01340 concerning Derek Johnson. Primarily, the client alleged that Johnson made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages related to stocks. Consequently, the client requested $750,000 in compensation from Morgan Stanley or Johnson. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Notably, a client of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC contested Johnson’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 21-03006. Allegedly, Johnson made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Johnson allegedly caused the client to incur damages. Therefore, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC opted to settle the matter on October 27, 2023, by paying the client $750,000.
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